Drayton Hall Elementary vs Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Hall Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Drayton Hall Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 688 | #201 of 248 |
| National rank | #15309 of 50,301 | #12569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 19% |
| city | Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drayton Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 26.6).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 19%).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.2).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 513.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Drayton Hall Elementary better than Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Drayton Hall Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Drayton Hall Elementary and Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Hall Elementary: 640. Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Hall Elementary and Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Hall Elementary is 202nd of 688 and Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is 201st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).